INTRODUCTION

This tutorial is designed to walk you through the process of downloading your impact results from IMPLAN. The procedure begins and ends at the RESULTS screen (Featured image).

Featured image: the RESULTS screen

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Below is a brief discussion about the process of downloading impact results from IMPLAN. To learn about the contents of the RESULTS screen, see Navigating the RESULTS Screen.

Who is this tutorial for?

This tutorial is for anybody who doesn’t know how to download their impact results from IMPLAN. Downloading results allows an analyst to export them for use outside of the software. Follow THE STEPS herein to learn how to quickly and easily download your results from IMPLAN so you can start sharing your study's findings!

Why is this process important?

Downloading your impact results is a valuable step in the overall process of completing an impact analysis with IMPLAN because it allows you to use your study's findings across other mediums and in collaboration with other analytical tools or platforms. Most analysts use multiple tools throughout different stages of an analysis, not just IMPLAN. So, in order for the insightful data and information that it offers to be helpful during additional stages of your study, knowing how to download your results is key.

Do I need anything before I can do this?

Yes. In order to have any impact results to download from IMPLAN, you'll need to have completed a study first and foremost. That said, results from a completed study can be downloaded at any time, so the act itself isn't time-sensitive. But, in order to kickstart this particular process, you'll need to have already completed the study whose results you intend to download.

Will I need to do this often?

Well, that depends. This another one of those processes in IMPLAN that you can carry out as frequently or as infrequently as you'd like! If you prefer to download your results every time you finish a study, then you can. If you prefer to finish studies, walk away, and then download specific, relevant results at a later time, then you can do that too. IMPLAN is all about accommodating your needs and preferences. And that doesn't stop just because your study is complete!

THE STEPS

The procedure to download your results begins and ends at the RESULTS screen (see Fig. 1). The instructions below include links to other User's Guide tutorials and/or articles which may prove helpful in the event that you encounter any roadblocks during the course of your analysis. If challenges persist, visit the ADDITIONAL RESOURCES section for a more extensive selection of supplementary content.

1. Select a tab.

At the RESULTS screen, select the tab (see Fig. 1) along the top which holds the results you intend to download.

Fig. 1

2. Click "Settings".

After selecting a tab, click the "Settings" button (see Fig. 2), represented by a cogwheel icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

Fig. 2

Upon doing so, the "Settings" menu will open (see Fig. 2.a).

Fig. 2.a

3. Click Download as PDF....

In the opened "settings" menu, click Download as PDF... (see Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

Upon doing so, the Download prompt (see Fig. 3.a) will appear.

Fig. 3.a

4. Customize the filename.

In the Download prompt, click into the filename field (see Fig. 4) and modify the name of the file.

Fig. 4

5. Click Download.

After customizing the filename, click Download (see Fig. 5).

Fig. 5

Upon doing so, a screen will appear in your browser (see Fig. 5.a) which shows the status of your results as they download.

Fig. 5.a

Once finished, the downloaded file will be located in the "Downloads" folder on your computer's hard drive.

Fig. 5.b

Upon locating the file, you'll have successfully downloaded your results!

END OF PROCEDURE

WHAT NEXT?

IMPLAN is designed to allow for economic analyses to be launched or resumed from multiple points of entry. So, you can choose to start or continue your studies from whichever stage best fits your needs. Your process doesn't have to be linear! However, if you're brand new to IMPLAN and need some guidance, or would just prefer some professional advice, we're happy to offer our suggestion about what to do next.

WHAT WOULD IMPLAN DO?

If you're performing your very first impact analysis, then after downloading your results you'll have completed an entire impact with IMPLAN. Once you have, we suggest either returning to the IMPLAN Dashboard in order to begin work on additional studies or to continue applying the software on your own!

Feel like it's time to return to the IMPLAN Dashboard? Need a refresher? Great! The resource below will help reacquaint you with it.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Some analysts find that altering their process to conform to a traditional workflow isn't the best choice for their study. In these instances, carry out analyses in a nontraditional order better fits their needs. Thanks to IMPLAN's unrestricted versatility, it can accommodate even the most challenging procedural demands or preferences. Below are some additional resources which may prove helpful when formulating a personalized itinerary for your study.